My Mav is almost delivered. What to look for before Purchase/Help.

[dusty1787]

All,

I just spoke with Ford Chat and they updated me with info that there is a hauler company and convoy number for my Maverick to be shipped from the Chicago ramp to my dealership in Wisconsin. My dealership, (I feel), refuses to respond to me in any way. Over the last year of waiting, I sent like 5 or so emails and ended up leaving 2 voicemails for the sales manager with questions, all to never have a call/email back. I have recently spoke to my 4th sales associate on the phone (3 before were fired/quit) when my Maverick was shipped on a train I told him "when the vehicle comes in, I am 100% buying it, do not sell it to someone else!!!!"

But my Maverick has been sitting in Chicago for the past couple days and now looks like it should be delivered (according to the hauler company and their tracking system) by tomorrow to the dealership. (could change I am aware). But now knowing it is going to be delivered and very soon, I have a question to ask everyone.

I did a quick search here on MTC and didnt find anything too helpful, and I am sure there are posts on here but I want to ask to those who got theirs, what did you look at/look for/inspect on the truck before driving off with it?

I know the dealership does the final preparation and such, but what else would you say I look at/in/on before I leave with it? I dont mean like a huge checklist but what to look for to make sure my Maverick is good to go? IE scratches on rims from truck hauler, or dents/dings from transport, or anything else like that or any issues that may have been a trend during transport or shipment.

I hope that my ramblings made sense to all you. Pretty much what did you look at / for / did you find?

Thanks for all the help!
Dustin

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[Decayed]

I'd just do a walkaround to look for scratches and dings, pop the hood to make sure the engine is in there and look around inside to make sure there aren't any obvious problems with the interior. You won't have time to do a deep dive on everything. Maybe take a couple of photos from opposite angles to document stuff in case you miss it.

Assuming you live near your dealer you can just call them and warranty anything that's damaged if you find problems after you get home. Don't sweat it.

 

[Krischievous]

All,

I just spoke with Ford Chat and they updated me with info that there is a hauler company and convoy number for my Maverick to be shipped from the Chicago ramp to my dealership in Wisconsin. My dealership, (I feel), refuses to respond to me in any way. Over the last year of waiting, I sent like 5 or so emails and ended up leaving 2 voicemails for the sales manager with questions, all to never have a call/email back. I have recently spoke to my 4th sales associate on the phone (3 before were fired/quit) when my Maverick was shipped on a train I told him "when the vehicle comes in, I am 100% buying it, do not sell it to someone else!!!!"

But my Maverick has been sitting in Chicago for the past couple days and now looks like it should be delivered (according to the hauler company and their tracking system) by tomorrow to the dealership. (could change I am aware). But now knowing it is going to be delivered and very soon, I have a question to ask everyone.

I did a quick search here on MTC and didnt find anything too helpful, and I am sure there are posts on here but I want to ask to those who got theirs, what did you look at/look for/inspect on the truck before driving off with it?

I know the dealership does the final preparation and such, but what else would you say I look at/in/on before I leave with it? I dont mean like a huge checklist but what to look for to make sure my Maverick is good to go? IE scratches on rims from truck hauler, or dents/dings from transport, or anything else like that or any issues that may have been a trend during transport or shipment.

I hope that my ramblings made sense to all you. Pretty much what did you look at / for / did you find?

Thanks for all the help!
Dustin

This is a good question for me, too. Watching!!

 

[FamousAmos]

All,

I just spoke with Ford Chat and they updated me with info that there is a hauler company and convoy number for my Maverick to be shipped from the Chicago ramp to my dealership in Wisconsin. My dealership, (I feel), refuses to respond to me in any way. Over the last year of waiting, I sent like 5 or so emails and ended up leaving 2 voicemails for the sales manager with questions, all to never have a call/email back. I have recently spoke to my 4th sales associate on the phone (3 before were fired/quit) when my Maverick was shipped on a train I told him "when the vehicle comes in, I am 100% buying it, do not sell it to someone else!!!!"

But my Maverick has been sitting in Chicago for the past couple days and now looks like it should be delivered (according to the hauler company and their tracking system) by tomorrow to the dealership. (could change I am aware). But now knowing it is going to be delivered and very soon, I have a question to ask everyone.

I did a quick search here on MTC and didnt find anything too helpful, and I am sure there are posts on here but I want to ask to those who got theirs, what did you look at/look for/inspect on the truck before driving off with it?

I know the dealership does the final preparation and such, but what else would you say I look at/in/on before I leave with it? I dont mean like a huge checklist but what to look for to make sure my Maverick is good to go? IE scratches on rims from truck hauler, or dents/dings from transport, or anything else like that or any issues that may have been a trend during transport or shipment.

I hope that my ramblings made sense to all you. Pretty much what did you look at / for / did you find?

Thanks for all the help!
Dustin

My XL came with wheel locks installed, with the bag of 4 lug nuts/key/paperwork in the glove box. Be sure to tear off the tab and mail it in to "register" your key code.

 

[J.P.]

Mine is on a train in Calgary Alberta. Apparently delivery could be a week to a month according to the sales person at Chilliwack Ford. Seems weird but this is my first vehicle order from factory. Looking forward to my new ride.

 

[Flomounier1]

Just a regular walkaround, interior check, look underneath make sure the spare tire is there, etc.

 

[Equator Guy]

If you have Farm bureau $500 or other rebate offer, email to the dealer now so it can be applied at purchase. I did this but Salesman made an error when entering certificate and didn't figure it out error until day after purchase, so Ford will mail m the rebate check.

Make sure all options you ordered are on the truck (ie. full size spare). I took mine for a spin the day before purchase and checked to make sure everything worked (wipers/AC/stereo etc.) and no rattles or unusual noises. Good luck!

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